Respiratory System Career Specialties — Unit test Answers
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Which disease or disorder affects the lower respiratory system?
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tuberculosisB
laryngitisC
sinusitisD
the common cold2
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What is the alveolar-capillary membrane?
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the layer of cells through which gases are exchangedB
the layer of cilia that traps debris from entering lungsC
the pathway to the lungs from the tracheaD
a pulmonary artery that exchanges gases3
The turbinates and sinuses are similar in that
A
they both are found exclusively in the nasal cavity.B
they both moisten and warm the air before it enters the lungs.C
they are both made up of bone.D
they are both lined with cilia that sweep away irritants.4
What is a protein in red blood cells that binds with oxygen and carries it around the body?
p
plasmah
hemoglobinc
carbon dioxideb
bicarbonate ions5
Oxygen flows from the bronchioles to the
A
trachea.B
alveoli.C
bronchial tubes.D
pleural cavity.6
Which statement is true?
A
Bronchitis can result in hoarseness.B
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes thick mucus secretions.C
Asthma causes a loss of appetite and weight.D
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that is caused only by bacteria.7
Which is the correct pathway of air to the lungs?
A
mouth/nose pharynx larynx trachea bronchial tubes lungs
B
mouth/nose larynx pharynx trachea bronchial tubes lungs
C
mouth /nose trachea pharynx larynx bronchioles lungs
D
mouth/nose pharynx trachea larynx bronchioles lungs
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Which is the correct order of the academic pathway of a pulmonologist?
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undergraduate school ® internship ® residency ® medical school ® fellowship trainingB
undergraduate school ® medical school ® internship ® residency ® fellowship trainingC
undergraduate school ® medical school ® residency ® fellowship training ® internshipD
undergraduate school ® residency ® medical school ® fellowship training ® internship9
The sinuses are
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air-filled cavities that secrete mucus to keep the nose moist and remove bacteria.B
tubes at the end of the pharynx that are made of different types of cartilage and muscle, and lined with a mucous membrane.C
tubes that conduct air to the lungs, and allow for gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.D
small, curved, bony plates that line the walls of the nasal cavity, and are covered with a mucous membrane.10
Which adds oxygen to the blood?
c
coronary circulationa
arterial circulations
systemic circulationp
pulmonary circulation11
Which statement is true?
A
Respiratory technicians give directions to pulmonologists.B
Respiratory nurses follow directions of respiratory therapists.C
Respiratory nurses care for patients.D
Respiratory technicians perform surgery.12
What happens after oxygen binds with hemoglobin?
A
Hemoglobin releases oxygen to the cells.B
Hemoglobin transports the blood cells to deliver carbon dioxide.C
Hemoglobin binds with bicarbonate ions.D
Hemoglobin dissolves into plasma.13
Which statement is true?
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The fissures are muscles that surround the lungs and facilitate breathing.B
The bronchioles move oxygen into the bloodstream.C
The pleural cavity keeps the lungs attached to the ribcage.D
The lobules maximize the number of places where oxygen exchange can occur.14
While treating patients, a pulmonologist is someone who
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specializes in the respiratory system.B
follows the directions given by technicians.C
performs basic tests to check for breathing responses.D
takes notes about doctors’ orders.15
The movement of blood between the heart and the lungs is
c
coronary circulation.b
blood pressure.p
pulmonary circulation.r
respiratory rate.Did you find these answers helpful?
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